What vaccinations are needed for my Dog?

Puppy:

DHLPP (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza, and parvo) at 8-10 weeks, 12-14 weeks, and 16-18 weeks of age.
Bordetella at about 8-10 weeks (intranasal), and at 12-14 weeks (injectable).
Rabies at 16 weeks of age.
Adult Dog:

DHPP Booster at one year after puppy vaccine, then every 3 years.
Bordetella Booster every 6 months.
Rabies Booster at one year after puppy vaccine, then every 3 years.
Leptospirosis once a year.

Optional Vaccines:

Giardia – given when an animal is prone to Giardia. Speak with a doctor about when boosters are due.
Lyme – give when animal is going to be exposed to deer ticks on regular basis or prolonged periods of time. Speak with a doctor about when boosters are due.
Corona – not recommended for pet dogs – only recommended in high density areas (show dogs) or in kennels long term.

 

What vaccinations are needed for my Cat?

Kitten Indoors:

FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia) at 8-10 weeks and again at 12-14 weeks of age.
Kitten Outdoors:
FVRCP at 8-10 weeks, 12-14 weeks, and 15-17 weeks of age.
FeLV (Leukemia vaccine) at 12-14 weeks and 15-17 weeks of age.
Rabies at 12 weeks of age.
Adult Cats:
FVRCP at one year after last kitten vaccine, then every 3 years.
Rabies once a year.
FeLV at one year after last kitten vaccine, then every year if cat fights, high feline density areas, otherwise every 3 years.

 

What vaccinations are needed for my Ferret?

Kit (which is a baby ferret):
Distemper at 8, 11, 14 and 17 weeks
Rabies at 17 weeks

Adult Ferret:

Distemper at one year after last kit vaccine, then every year
Rabies at one year after last kit vaccine, then every year

 

Heartworm Testing and Prevention

The incidence of heartworm disease in the city of San Francisco is low, but in the rise. We do, however, recommend heartworm prevention and yearly testing for the following reasons:

  • HW is endemic to many parts of the country, so you have peace of mind when traveling

  • Lots of HW in the Sierra and Central Valley

  • Some HW positive dogs in SF, and we want to keep the disease from establishing itself here

  • No medication is 100% effective – so we want to make sure they stay negative.

  • Costs and risks of treating a HW positive dog is very high.

Heartgard or Sentinel once a month year round.
Revolution (topical) – they no longer guarantee HW prevention!
For dogs with food allergy, use Revolution

 

FeLV/FIV Testing

We recommend testing all kittens. Those that test positive should be re-tested in 6 months – some will convert to negative
Indoor cats don’t need to be tested again, unless deemed necessary by a doctor.
Outdoor cats should be tested yearly, especially since there is no effective vaccine for FIV.